Illustration Essentials

Course description

Illustration is an evocative form of visual communication. In this studio course, students will examine a wide range of creative approaches that give visual form to abstract concepts and ideas. Emphasis will be placed on rigorous brainstorming, matching form to content, non-literal thinking and risk-taking. Students will be introduced to the fundamental theories and practices in the field of contemporary illustration, and will examine a variety of products, including: posters, maps, packaging, folding toys, book covers, magazine layouts, and more. Work will be executed in an array of media, such as gouache, acrylic paint, conte, colored pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour.

Please note this course has a required supply list.